Step-by-step explanation:
5 - n/2 = 12
10/2 - n/2 = 12
n = (12 × (-2)) + 10
n = (-24) + 10
n = -14
Let's prove it :
[tex]5 - ( - \frac{14}{2} ) \\ = \frac{10}{2} + \frac{14}{2} \\ = \frac{24}{2} \\ = 12[/tex]
Conclusion :
5 - n/2 = 12
5 - (-14/2) = 12
and
n = -14